“Feel the fear and do it anyway.”
CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR FEATURE: NATHAN FORSYTHE
The cheerFIT ambassador community is filled with leaders and motivators who all share a passion for fitness, love for cheering and drive to help inspire others. We are made up of a community of driven and educated motivators who constantly strive to see the best in others. We are honored to have a handful of coaches and personal trainers who pride themselves in watching others achieve their fitness goals, land their back tuck, or finally get their “scorpion”.
Our cheerFIT brand ambassadors come from around the world – many have had very different lifestyles prior to getting involved with fitness or cheerleading in general. Sometimes life events cause us to reflect and move forward and see things in a whole new light. Nathan, a coach and personal trainer, shared with us his extremely moving story and what motivates him to help others physically and mentally, turn a bad day into a better day. We are proud to share with you this week’s Ambassador of the Week Feature with Nathan Forsythe.
CAN YOU SHARE WITH US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY AND HOW YOU GOT TO WHERE YOU ARE TODAY?
I became a hospital corpsman for the US NAVY right after my little sister passed from a 4 wheeler wreck two days after her 13th birthday. That day I decided that I would help everyone I can and always smile and act goofy the way she always did.
My 8 years in the Navy working at the VA with vets and seeing men and women with lost limbs push and work harder than most, solidified my resolve to not take my body for granted.
With all that said my favorite piece of advice my mentor ever told me was to greet everyone you meet with a smile and a positive attitude. You never know what kind of day someone is having and you just might be the only reason for that person to smile that day.
–cheerFIT Ambassador Nathan Forsythe
HOW HAS BEING AN AMBASSADOR HELPED YOU?
Being an ambassador has helped me reach out to more of my students to reach their fitness goals and even create a few sparks for a few others. I’ve been a certified personal trainer with ISTA for 6 months now, but it’s something about the title of being an ambassador the kids look up to.
WHAT NEW OPPORTUNITIES HAS BEING A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR OPENED UP FOR YOU?
My mentor once told me, “A persons name is everything, so what do you want to come to mind when someone hears your name?” Joining the cheerFIT team has helped with getting my name out there more and I look forward to sharing my knowledge with anyone that asks and I believe you can learn something from everyone you meet, so my ears are always open as well!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A CHEERFIT AMBASSADOR?
My favorite part about being a cheerFIT ambassador would for sure have to be the title. Being from a small gym out of Tennessee and being able to say I am an ambassador for cheerFIT shows all of my students they too can do something great, and I am big about leading by example!
FUN FACT: WHAT 3 THINGS ARE ALWAYS IN YOUR CHEER BAG?
Being a coach I keep glitter spray, tape, and ice packs.
FAVORITE SONG TO JAM OUT TO DURING A SWEAT SESH:
“Fix Me” by 10 Years
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE EXERCISE?
Shrugs
Thank you so much for sharing your story Nathan! The cheerFIT team is beyond proud to have someone like you represent the brand. You are such an inspiration to the people you work with every day and also to your family of fellow ambassadors!
Stay FIT <3,
Danielle
cheerFIT is so much more than just a workout brand – we are a lifestyle, a community and an inspiration. We are a community who is strengthened through fitness – both mentally and physically. It is our mission to spread the awareness that cheerleaders need fitness. We are dedicated to building a community of strong, powerful individuals who are a true inspiration to their team and leaders in their community. Together we are disrupting the traditional methods of fitness training and revolutionizing the way people think about cheerleading and their fitness needs! Are you the next cheerFIT Ambassador? Apply today.